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Expert Profile: Bill Rodgers

Expertise:  I have years of experience dealing with water infiltration issues associated with windows and doors. I have been a certified EIFS installer and am familiar with all types of stucco. I can help you select the best windows and doors for any residence or multifamily building.

Experience in the area
I've been a building contractor since 1977. Prior to that time I was the building official for Frederick County Virginia. I'm currently licensed in five states including: Oregon, Arizona, California, Hawaii and Florida. My primary business is solving and correcting water infiltration problems in residential structures.

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, 1972. I am an accredited instructor for the Installation Masters Institute. I regularly teach window and door installers how to be Certified Master Installers of windows and doors. The Installation Masters Institute is currently licensed to and administered by Architectural Testing Inc. for the American Architectural Manufacturer's Association.

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Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  All windows and doors are built to meet specific standards. If a window or door is installed and maintained properly and still allows water infiltration to occur, it's likely that unit was not designed for that specific environment.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  To some extent all exterior claddings absorb water, with one exception, windows, windows themselves generally do not absorb water. The area directly beneath any window must deal with not only the water that lands directly upon it but also with the water that drains off of the glass surface above. This higher exposure often overruns the capacity of the exterior cladding.
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 850
Knowledge   9.96   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   10.0   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
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2
Total Questions
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81
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Thanks for all the help.
(landon on 09/07/08)
Bill, thanks for all your help. Debbie
(Debbie on 09/07/08)
Bill answered my question quickly and answered it so I would understand. Now I will need to find someone to help me. I would rate Bill the highest.
(Debbie on 09/06/08)
Bill, NO NEED TO APOLOZIES,BECAUSE YOU ARE RIGHT IN SUGGESTING A CONTRACTOR TO COME AND LOOK AT THE BASEMENT,BUT I WANT TO UNDERSTAND WHATEVER THEY SA
(kim heard on 08/28/08)
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Recent Answers from Bill Rodgers
2008-09-07  windows Hi Landon, Sorry but I'm not familiar with either of those windows. One thing to keep in mind is that the more aluminum you add to a window frame the more thermal conduction you get. I would put no...
2008-09-06  Water in window well Hi Debbie, If you can borrow a plumber's snake you might just be able to plunge it into the hole at least to see if it's blocked. It's possible that it comes out in some landscaped area. You could also...
2008-09-06  Water in window well Hi Debbie, "How do I get the gutter people to fix the problem?" I doubt that you problem is being caused by the downspout. In all likely hood the backfill beneath your carport slab has subsided and...
2008-09-04  windows Hi Landon, "I guess my basic question is do you feel it is worth the money to replace the existing windows for something better? Would it be worth the time and money?" Yes, You would likely immediately...
2008-09-04  windows Hi Landon, You said "...the other single hung...". Does that mean that your existing wood windows are single hung windows? When you say you are thinking of replacing them with double hung vinyls are...
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